Copper(II) Sulfate Pentahydrate
Name:
Copper(II) Sulfate Pentahydrate
Alias:
Blue Vitriol; Cupric Sulfate Pentahydrate
CuSO4.5H2O Molar Mass Conversion in Batch
Elem.
Name
Atomic Mass
(g/mol)
Total
Mass Percentage
Cu
Copper
63.546
1
25.45%
S
Sulfur
32.065
1
12.842%
O
Oxgen
15.9994
9
57.671%
H
Hydrogen
1.00794
10
4.037%
CuSO4.5H2O is a blue crystal at room temperature. It is soluble in water. Its melting point is 110 ̊C (230 ̊F), density 2.284 g/cm3. CuSO4.5H2O is toxic. CuSO4 can be used as herbicide, fungicide and pesticide. CuSO4.5H2O may cause burns to eye and skin. It may cause digestive tract irratation if swallowed.
